General School News

Stratford at Stripe YSTE 2026 - 2 projects, 3 awards. 5th Years win Runner Up Group Award!

What a Stripe Young Scientist and Technology 2026 experience for our two Stratford College groups competing in this year's competition! 

The whole of Stratford College and community are so, so proud of 5th Year students, Hao Wen and Ritvik, for winning one of the top four awards in this year's competition - the Runner Up Group Award. They also won the Institute of Physics Special Award. A big thank you to Dr Ryan for mentoring the 5th year students. Major congratulations to TY students Callum and Sanket for getting a Highly Commended award for their FluxChess project in a very challenging category, mentored by Ms O'Kelly. 

School Self-Evaluation Surveys, January 2026: Teaching and Learning

As part of School Self-Evaluation on Teaching and Learning, all stakeholders are asked to give feedback through surveys sent in December-January. Teachers set Teaching and Learning goals in August 2025 & review these goals and feedback throughout the year.

Stratford's Wellbeing Theme: Own it -- Move to Feel better

It's January and believe it or not the days are getting longer!  This month's Wellbeing blog is about everyone getting more Exercise and Physical Activity – Move to Feel Better. Ms Finnegan explains why this really matters and wants you to Own It.

Stratford's Breakfast Club: The Early Risers

Our new club, The Early Risers started at the beginning of the school year last August and runs every morning from 7:45 to 8:45 in the Hall.

TY host quiz and raffle in aid of Focus Ireland

Our Transition Year students organised a fantastic quiz for our last day of Winter term.  So much fun was had by all teams, each as competitive as the other.  

Green Schools: Seven Green Schools flags and counting

Green Schools are very proud to display the seven Green School flags that have been awarded to Stratford College over the past ten years. The pennants are currently on show in the Classics room and will be moved to a more prominent position for everyone to see in January.

Stratford entrants getting ready for the 2026 Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition in January

The countdown to the 2026 Stripe Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition is on! Our two Stratford groups - Sanket and Callum (TY); Hao Wen and Ritvik (5th Year) - are working very hard in the final weeks preparing their project report, project diary and poster. Judging starts on Wednesday 7th January and the doors open to the public on Thursday 8th January. 

Stratford's ESB Networks' Weather Watch station goes live!

Stratford's ESB Networks' Weather Watch station went live on Monday 15th December! Thanks to Ms Skehan Stratford has it's very own weather station which students and the public can follow using the weathercloud.net app.

Mitzvah Week: Giving Back to Our Community

From December 9th to 12th, Stratford College celebrated Mitzvah – Wellbeing Week, a time dedicated to kindness, reflection, and action. As part of our commitment to Global Citizenship Education, Student Council and staff organized a fundraiser in support of Focus Ireland, helping those affected by homelessness.

Stratford boys football team qualify for knock-out stages!

On Thursday 11th December, our school football team recorded a huge 2-1 victory against James' Street CBS, a result that guarantees us a place in the next round of the competition, no matter what happens in the final group game, writes captain Ianis (3rd Year).